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The sun rises two hours earlier in Arunachal Pradesh as compared to Gujara
in the west but the watches show the same time. How does this happen?
The central location of India at the head of the Indian Ocean is considered
great significance. Why?
Answers
Answer:
This happens due to the standard meridian of India which lies at Mirzapur ,Uttar Pradesh (82.30 E)
Explanation:
There is a time lag between Arunachal Praesh and gujurat but watches show the smae time bcz the standard meridian of india is taken as 82.30 E is chosen as the standard time for the whole of India.
The central location of India is consided as great significance bcz:
1. It has given India a strategic advantage due to the Trans Indian ocean routes which connect the countries of Europe in the West and the countries of East Asia.
2. This helps India to establish close contact with West Asia, Africa and Europe from the Western coast and with the Southeast and East Asia from the Eastern coast.
3. The vast coastline and the natural harbours have benefitted India in carrying out trade and commerce with its neighbouring and distant countries since anciet times